English Writing(2)

Aims

This course responding tounderstand manuscript form and know how to use punctuation properlyand proper words while writing, and how to make correct and effective sentences, write a good paragraph and a good composition. Also make students better understanding of some useful practical writings.

Learning Outcomes

1.Manuscript Form and Punctuation

a) Manuscript Form

b) Punctuation

2.Using proper words

a) Types of words

b) Choice of words

c) Synonyms

d) Some good dictionaries

3.Making Correct and Effective Sentences

a) Correct sentences

b) Coordination and subordination

c) Effective sentences

4. Developing a paragraph

a) Features of writing a paragraph

b) Ways of developing a paragraph

5. Summarizing

a) Requirements of a summary

b) Steps in wring a summary

c) Ways to make a summary

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Teaching and Learning

Lecture and presentations by the lecturer will be integrated with students centered in-class activities including tasks and exercises, independent, group and pair work. A number of seminars will be held on the topics introduced in class.

Assessment

Basic Reading List

1.Imhoof, Maurice and Herman Hudson. From Paragraph to Essay [M].London: Longman, 1975.

2.Cook, Vivian. The English Writing System. London: Arnold, 2004.

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